Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mauling
noun
/ˈmɔː.lɪŋ/
Definition
The act of attacking someone or something violently, often causing severe injury.
Examples
- The bear was seen mauling a deer in the forest.
- After the dog started mauling the intruder, the owner quickly intervened.
- The headlines reported a mauling incident that left the victim hospitalized.
Meaning
Mauling refers to a brutal and aggressive attack, typically by an animal or person, resulting in serious harm.
Synonyms
- attack
- assault
- biting
- mangling
- slaughter
